Abstract: The present application provides for delivering initiation of social rooms for a predicted future event by evaluating a probability of the future event occurring and pre-allocating server resources of the social network platform based on the evaluated probability and subscriptions for the social room. The social networking server may receive a request, from a device of a host user, to create a social room based on a predicted future event. The social networking server may transmit an invitation to user devices on the social network to subscribe to the social room and then receive subscriptions from the user devices to join the social room. Based on an evaluated probability and the number of subscribers, the social networking server may pre-allocate particular server resources for the social room. If the future event occurs, then the social networking server initiates the social room using the pre-allocated particular server resources and automatically joins the subscribers.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for identifying, using a sensor, a location of an object in an environment, and determining a classification of the object. A human may be identified in proximity with the object, an identity of the human may be determined, and a determination may be made that a hazardous condition may occur, based on a combination of the location of the object, the classification of the object, and the identity of the human in proximity with the object. In response to determining that the hazardous condition may occur, an augmented reality scene associated with the potentially hazardous condition associated with the object may be generated for presentation, at a user device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for enabling a first vehicle to receive navigational information about the next navigational steps for one or more nearby vehicles. The first vehicle may be identified, and one or more nearby vehicles may be determined. The next navigational step for each of the nearby vehicles may be determined and provided to the first vehicle. The first vehicle may present an indication of the next navigational steps for each of the nearby vehicles.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing reengagement with a content item by leveraging advanced memory-related techniques. At a first time, a user is determined to be disengaged from consuming a content item at a first position within the content item. A reengagement cue is determined by selecting a plurality of portions of the content item, wherein the plurality of portions of the content item are positioned in the content item prior to the first position within the content item. A respective memorability score is determined for each of the plurality of portions. A subset of the plurality of portions is identified based on the respective memorability scores. The reengagement cue is generated based at least part of each of the portions in the subset. At a second time, based at least in part on receiving a request to reengage with the content item, the reengagement cue is presented.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for utilizing historic user consumption of media assets to manage the resources associated with streaming further media asset. tracking, at a computing device, A consumption of a plurality of media assets within a preset time period are tracked at a computing device, and a first resource value associated with the plurality of media assets is identified. A consumption velocity associated with the consumption of the plurality of media assets is identified, and the consumption velocity is weighted based on the first resource value. It is determined that the weighted consumption velocity is above a threshold consumption velocity, and a user interface element comprising a recommendation for a media asset is generated for output, wherein a second resource value associated with the recommended media asset is lower than the first resource value.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for delivering content to a mobile client device. Journey data is determined, indicating a path to be travelled by the client device. Edge servers are identified based on the journey data, each configured to deliver content to the client device as the client device travels along the path and is located within a local range thereof. An upcoming movement into a local range of a first edge server is predicted based on the journey data. Content to be delivered to the client device is determined, the content associated with the local range of the first edge server. Storage of the content at a second edge server, before the first edge server along the path, is caused. The content is delivered by the second edge server to the client device while the client device is within a local range of the second edge server.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a system for displaying a visual identifier to indicate social dynamics between persons in a subject image. The system analyzes the subject image to detect persons in the subject image. The system identifies the detected persons by searching for an image of a plurality of images that depicts at least one of the detected persons. In some embodiments, the system detects and/or identifies persons based on their facial features. Social dynamics between the detected persons are determined using information corresponding to the plurality of images that depict the detected persons. In some embodiments, the social dynamics provide context for the subject image. In some embodiments, the social dynamics include relationships between the detected persons in the subject image. In some embodiments, the visual identifier is displayed simultaneously with the subject image, such as an overlay on the subject image or a modification to the subject image.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for imaging and content generation. During a road trip, a driver or passenger observes an object or scene from a vehicle. From a perspective of the driver or passenger, the object or scene flows out of view in a relatively short amount of time. Images and video of the object or scene are captured with cameras. A field of view is extended beyond what the driver or passenger can easily observe. The capture is configurable to focus on particular types of objects or scenes. Recordings of billboards and road signs are easily displayed after passing the object. Object identification, gaze determination, and interest determination are provided. Curated content is generated. Applications to extended reality environments are provided. Artificial intelligence systems, including neural networks, and models are utilized to improve the imaging and content generation. Related apparatuses, devices, techniques, and articles are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for leveraging various computer-implemented techniques and/or data structures of memes, including root memes and their associated variants, to selectively provide supplemental content to a user using a computing device at which a meme is identified for presentation. The disclosed techniques may generate the supplemental content based on data associated with a plurality of memes, wherein the data may be indicative of at least one category associated with visual content of the respective memes. The disclosed methods may identify supplemental content related to the category of the meme. The disclosed techniques may cause the supplemental content to be provided for presentation in the vicinity of the meme at the display of the computing device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for connecting devices in a manner that is quick and user-friendly. Enhanced audible communications are leveraged to bypass a need to reference a visual-based user interface. The enhanced audible communications are provided for smartphones having a virtual assistant layer. Connection scenarios including failure to connect, multiple users with multiple devices in a small or enclosed space, unexpected or undesired connections with nearby devices, weak signal, low data transmission, movement away from a range of the wireless connection, and the like are resolved. Parental controls are provided. Artificial intelligence systems, including neural networks, are trained for the connecting process. Models are developed for improving the connecting process. Related apparatuses, devices, techniques, and articles are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamic venue playlist generation are disclosed, which uses short-range communication protocols to detect customer devices within an area and generate personalized playlists, with content, such as music, based on the user preferences and detected device movement. The system continuously monitors device locations, updates playlists accordingly, and removes songs from previous areas as customers move through areas of the venue. Some embodiments may include updating playlist priorities and positions based on multiple customer profiles, providing an enhanced audio experience tailored to individual tastes in, e.g., different areas of a venue. Dynamic playlists may be generated in various venues, such as stores, malls, restaurants, bars, lounges, and other establishments where music or other content plays a significant role in the overall experience.

Abstract: A plurality of channels over which devices may communicate with a network access point to communicate with one or more network nodes communicatively coupled to the network access point are monitored. Based on the monitoring, a channel priority level is assigned to each channel. Data traffic on logical connections over the plurality of channels between a plurality of devices and the network access point are also monitored. A data traffic type is determined for each logical connection. Based on the type of data traffic present on a given logical connection, a traffic priority level is assigned to that logical connection. Based at least in part on the traffic priority level assigned to each logical connection and the channel priority level assigned to each channel, a first channel is assigned to the respective logical connection. The logical connection then communicates with the network access point over the first channel.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein for providing personalized audio for different users in a vehicle. This may be accomplished by a vehicle entertainment system determining the positions of one or more users within the vehicle. The vehicle entertainment system may then select a zone configuration based on the determined positions and output audio according to the selected zone configuration. For example, a first user sitting in the back of the vehicle may be located in a first zone of the selected zone configuration and a second user sitting in the back of the vehicle may be located in a second zone of the selected zone configuration. The vehicle entertainment system may output a first piece of audio to the first zone and a second piece of audio to the second zone using one or more techniques (e.g., beamforming).

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for controlling media content based on user presence information. A user interaction with playing of a first media asset generated for presentation at a consumption device may be identified, and in response, historical wireless signal characteristics of a wireless network, over which wireless signals are used to generate for display the first media asset, may be determined. While a second media asset is generated for display, the second media asset at the consumption device may be modified based on user presence information determined by comparing current wireless signal characteristics of the wireless network to the historical wireless signal characteristics of the wireless network.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing reengagement with a content item by leveraging advanced memory-related techniques. At a first time, a user is determined to be disengaged from consuming a content item at a first position within the content item. A reengagement cue is determined by selecting a plurality of portions of the content item, wherein the plurality of portions of the content item are positioned in the content item prior to the first position within the content item. A respective memorability score is determined for each of the plurality of portions. A subset of the plurality of portions is identified based on the respective memorability scores. The reengagement cue is generated based at least part of each of the portions in the subset. At a second time, based at least in part on receiving a request to reengage with the content item, the reengagement cue is presented.

Abstract: Systems and methods for selective sharing of sections of a webpage are described. An authoring device is used to mark or categorize sections of a webpage. The marks permit a sharing device to further mark or identify a subset of sections of the webpage, which are allowed for marking, with sharing preferences. HTML code may be modified based on the marked sharing preferences. Webpage sections that are marked for replacement may be replaced with secondary content items. A URL for the webpage is shared with a recipient. The URL may also include a query string reflective of the sharing preferences. Rendering is performed by the recipient device for only those sections that are marked for sharing in accordance with the modified HTML code or instructions from the query string. Engagement metrics for the rendered webpage are tracked and used for enhancing the marks or other data relating to sharing preferences.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for enabling wireless communications and various types of engagement between a smart doorbell and a visitor's mobile device based on meeting certain criteria. Systems and methods are also described for establishing peer-to-peer communications between smart doorbells that are joined into a neighborhood watch program for providing alerts and reporting suspicious activity. A geofence around the smart doorbell is set up and a determination is made whether a visitor mobile device is within the generated geofence. If within the geofence, the UI of the visitor mobile device displays the smart doorbell and allows the visitor mobile device to virtually ring the doorbell or communicate with the doorbell if the visitor mobile device satisfies communication criteria of the doorbell. An encrypted peer-to-peer communication is set up, and communication between the doorbell and the visitor mobile device is established.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for provisioning quality of service for content item delivery. The content item is delivered by a media over QUIC transport (MoQT) relay and via an access network, and metadata associated with the delivery of the content item is received at the MoQT relay. One or more QoS configuration changes to make for delivering the content item via the MoQT session are determined at the MoQT relay and based on the received metadata, and a request to make the one or more QoS configuration changes to the MoQT session is generated. The request to make the one or more QoS configuration changes to the MoQT session is transmitted from the MoQT relay, and the content item is delivered by the MoQT relay and via a reconfigured MoQT session.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for determining an amount of time for charging a vehicle battery and selecting one or more media content items for display on a user device based on the amount of time for charging the vehicle battery. A level of driving autonomy of a vehicle is determined.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for imaging and content generation. During a road trip, a driver or passenger observes an object or scene from a vehicle. From a perspective of the driver or passenger, the object or scene flows out of view in a relatively short amount of time. Images and video of the object or scene are captured with cameras. A field of view is extended beyond what the driver or passenger can easily observe. The capture is configurable to focus on particular types of objects or scenes. Recordings of billboards and road signs are easily displayed after passing the object. Object identification, gaze determination, and interest determination are provided. Curated content is generated. Applications to extended reality environments are provided. Artificial intelligence systems, including neural networks, and models are utilized to improve the imaging and content generation. Related apparatuses, devices, techniques, and articles are also described.